2012 BMW 3-Series 328i Wagon

What’s New for 2012

The sedan is all new for 2012, receiving a new base engine, new transmission, and revised styling. The 328i sedan loses the naturally aspirated 3.0-liter I-6, replacing it with a more powerful and efficient turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 producing 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The six-speed automatic transmission is dropped for the sedan, replaced by an eight-speed automatic unit similar to that found in the 5 Series. All sedan models get start-stop technology. A six-speed manual is standard on all sedan models, while the six-speed automatic is now available at no extra cost for coupe and convertible models. The optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sees a price reduction in the 335is coupe and convertible. A hybrid version of the 3 Series sedan, called the ActiveHybrid 3, will arrive by fall 2012. Combining the turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 with an electric motor inside the eight-speed transmission, the ActiveHybrid 3 will produce a combined 335 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque, and will achieve a claimed 12.5 percent better fuel economy compared to a 335i. The 335d isn't offered in 2012, but a diesel-powered replacement is likely coming soon.